LYMINGTON TOWN HISTORY
The Club can trace its roots back to 1876 when it started with a tent, balls, poles and flags – the minimum requirement in those far off days – and played on the site of the present ground. Little is recorded of the early years though they were long time members of the Hampshire League.
In 1986, playing as Lymington FC, they became founder members of the Wessex League and two years later merged with Wellworthy Athletic, who were based in the town, and became AFC Lymington.
The Club enjoyed considerable success in the 1990’s before moving to Fawcetts Field in New Milton in 1998 and amalgamating with the local Club to form Lymington and New Milton FC. However this merger was not to the liking of many of the local people and Lymington Town FC was re-formed with their base still at the Sports Ground.
After something of a battle with the Football Administration the Club were allowed into the Hampshire League Division Three with David Peach, a member of Southampton’s 1976 FA Cup winning side, as manager. Progression through the Leagues followed until acceptance into the Wessex League at the end of the 2003/04 season.
Under Manager, John Pyatt they quickly reached the Premier Division and won the League Cup in 2007. John departed from the club citing personal complications for his decision. Several managers followed in the ensuing years including Stuart Hussey, Dave Morris, Andy Leader and former Portsmouth player, Stuart Doling.
When Doling stood down in 2014 the then, Chairman, George Shaw, asked John Pyatt to return which he did with some considerable improvement to the club’s fortunes. Five seasons ago John brought in former Bashley and Newport IOW player Dave Lewis to become first team manager whilst he took on a “Director of Football” role.
After a few successful seasons, Dave agreed to share managerial commitments with former Saints player, Paul Masters and together with coaches, Bob Sullivan, Shaun Coles and Physio, Yo Fowler- Wright they led the team to promotion to the Southern League in 2021.
In 2019 Lymington Town FC merged with Lymington Town Sprites Youth FC and now caters for teams from 7 years old right through to veterans as well as 3 girls teams. The Chairman of the Sprites, Ian Loveless became overall Chairman of Lymington Town Football Club. In 2022 Ian stepped down as Chairman of the senior section and was replaced by Alan Farrar, a former player and 1st Team Manager at The Club.
Following ground grading issues at The Sports Ground the FA relegated Lymington Town from the Southern League. This resulted in Dave Lewis and his entire playing and coaching team leaving the club. In May of 2023 Adam Colmer, a former Brockenhurst Manager, was appointed and together with his Assistant Manager, Ollie Maynard and coaches, Adam Thomas and Scott Metcalf will lead us into the next phase of Lymington Town Football Club’s story.
LYMINGTON TOWN - FOOTBALL CLUB HISTORY DATABASE (FA VASE/ FA CUP DETAILS)
